Dr. Kay Scarpetta is starting over with a unique private forensic pathology practice in Charleston, South Carolina. But in this thrilling #1 New York Times bestseller, her fresh start ushers in a string of murders more baffling—and terrifying—than any that have come before…The Book of the Dead is the morgue log, the ledger in which all cases are entered by hand. For Kay Scarpetta, however, it … Kay Scarpetta, however, it is about to acquire a new meaning.
A sixteen-year-old tennis star, fresh from a tournament win Charleston, is found nude and mutilated near Piazza Navona in Rome. The body of an abused young boy is dumped in a desolate marsh. A woman is ritualistically murdered in her multimillion-dollar beach home. Meanwhile, in New England, problems with a prominent patient at a Harvard-affiliated psychiatric hospital begin to hint at interconnections among the deaths that are as hard to imagine as they are horrible.
Scarpetta has dealt with many brutal and unusual crimes before, but never has she seen a string of death like what she’s facing now. Before she is through, that book of the dead will contain many names—and the pen may be poised to write her own…
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Liked it
Book was OK a little long strange abrupt end.
Another great book by Patricia Cornwell!
Another great Cornwell book. Surprising taiar at the end of course! Interesting interaction between characters.
Another Foremsic science story.
ALL are excellent.
Love all of her books!!
I have enjoyed every book by Ms. Cornwell. Kay Scarpetta is one of my favorite characters. This one kept me on the edge of my seat.
Ok nothing special
As always, Patricia Cornwell tells a tale like no one else can with all kinds of interesting forensic details and well-developed characters you can get to know over time.
dark
You simply can’t go wrong with any of Patricia Cornwell’s forensic thrillers featuring Kay Scarpetta. They are almost impossible to put down!
Dull.
Fascinating read
I Thought it was great.
I’m a Patricia Cornwall fan. I’ve read many books written by her.
A must-read. Kay Scarpetta gets better and better!
Not Cornwell’s best by any means. Far out.
This book won’t paint the sky, but it will make a satisfying sunset.
As most of Patricia’s work I found it a joy to read.
LOVE her books! The characters are colorful and totally unforgettable. I look forward to every Kay Scarpetta book.